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Horseshoe vortex, which forms in a region of rotating air, or vortex. This relatively rare and fleeting cloud formation appears for only a few minutes before evaporating. This horseshoe vortex was spotted over Rufford, West Lancashire, England.
A rare double horseshoe vortex spotted over Rio Rancho, New Mexico, US
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Waterspout near Pointe du Conguel, Quiberon, Brittany, France
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Horseshoe Vortex accompanied by a majestic bird in flight, over Crickhowell, Powys, Wales
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A Horseshoe vortex over Southern Alberta, Canada.
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A funnel cloud over Eye in Suffolk, England.
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A Horseshoe Vortex over Summonte,Italy.
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A Horseshoe Vortex over Starkville, Mississippi, US.
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A Horseshoe vortex over Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
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A funnel cloud over Hutton End, Cumbria, England.
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A horseshoe vortex over Slater, Iowa, US.
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A horseshoe vortex over Bigfork, Montana, US.
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A horseshoe vortex over Esfahan, Iran.
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A waterspout over St. Margaret’s Bay, Portland, Jamaica.
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A funnel cloud over Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US.
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A horseshoe vortex over Hubbardton, Vermont, US.
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